Florent's Guide To The Florida, Bahamas &

Caribbean Reefs

Burgundy Crust Algae
Burgundy Crust Algae
Scientific Name: Peyssonnelia sp.
Class: Florideophyceae
Family: Peyssonneliaceae
Category: Red Algae
Size: 1 to 3 ft. (30 cm to 90 cm)  
Depth: 0-600 ft. (0-180 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida

Algae
Red Algae

Burgundy Crust Algae

Red-Tipped Algae

Pink Bush Alga

Crustose Coralline Algae

Tubular Thicket Algae



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